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TrustFord opens ‘Next-Gen’ Ford Pro Transit Centre in Bristol
TrustFord opened its ‘Next-Gen’ Ford Pro Transit Centre in Ashton Gate, Bristol, on 19 May. The new Ford Pro Transit Centre, developed under Ford’s new ‘Signature 2.0 Europe’ treatment, was officially opened by TrustFord’s CEO Stuart Mustoe, chief dealer engagement…
Auto Trader boosts profits and turnover but dealer numbers dip
Auto Trader increased profits and turnover for the year ending 31 March 2026 although it did see a cut in forecourt numbers due to trading conditions and resistance to its Deal Builder roll-out. The group saw pre-tax profits up 3%…
Group 1 UK gets new CEO as Mark Raban exits business
200922 Motor trader. MARK RABAN Ceo LookersAt Mercedes Gatwick. Group 1 has appointed Daniel McHenry as president and CEO of its UK business. McHenry replaces Mark Raban, who is leaving the company after two years as the head of the…
Brindley takes on Lepas in Wolverhampton replacing Honda on site
Brindley Group has taken on the Chery-owned Lepas franchise in Wolverhampton, replacing the Honda dealership at the location. The site is to be overhauled to accommodate the brand’s arrival, displaying an initial lineup of three models when sales officially begin.…
Stellantis to retail Dongfeng’s Voyah EVs through European sales network
2770543691 Stellantis and Dongfeng Group have struck a deal to distribute Dongfeng’s Voyah-branded premium New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in designated markets in Europe. The partners, which have been doing business together for 34 years, also envisage the potential production of…
Dealership visits boom for sales enquiries while telesales takes a hit
Most car buying enquiries are back to being generated by walk-in customers visiting dealerships. Research by JudgeService found 50% of customers making enquiries did so as a result of visiting a dealer, up from 44% in 2022, while online enquiries…
Arnold Clark 2022: Anatomy of a cyber attack
In December 2022 Arnold Clark was the subject of a cyber attack which nearly brought the company to its knees. This month at the NFDA Driving Automotive conference former CEO Eddie Hawthorne gave a blow-by-blow account to delegates of the…